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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10711) and 4 other sources
In the early autumn of 2007, 58-year-old Phillip Arthur Barrett vanished from his life in Las Vegas, Nevada, leaving behind a profound silence that has stretched over the years. His brother, who resided out of state, was the one to alert law enforcement to his absence. Phillip had been living in a trailer situated near the downtown area of the bustling city. The last known account of his movements places him leaving his trailer with the stated intention of traveling to Searchlight, Nevada, a small town to the south. From that point on, no one has reported seeing or hearing from him again. The vehicle he was believed to be driving was eventually recovered, though the specific details surrounding its discovery are not widely available.

Described as a white male with brown hair that was beginning to show signs of graying and brown eyes, Phillip stood between 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed approximately 145 to 150 pounds. A notable characteristic was that he wore prescription bifocal eyeglasses. The investigation into his disappearance was opened by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, who were tasked with unraveling the circumstances of his case. Despite the passage of time, significant leads have failed to materialize, and the case has grown cold, leaving his family with unanswered questions.

The official date of Phillip Barrett's last contact is listed as September 1, 2007, and he was reported missing by his brother shortly thereafter on September 7, 2007. Over the years, law enforcement has maintained his file, but the lack of new information has left the investigation at a standstill. His case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear each year, leaving behind loved ones to grapple with uncertainty and hope for a resolution that may never come. The overview of this case is one of an older individual who seemingly vanished without a trace while on a short journey between two Nevada towns, with his case remaining unsolved despite initial investigative efforts.

Last Seen: Sep 1, 2007

Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada - unidentified case UP11598
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP11598 • Found Aug 29, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP6749 • Found Dec 28, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 60–70 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Dolan Springs, Arizona - unidentified case UP12253
John Doe — Dolan Springs, Arizona
UP12253 • Found Oct 7, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%63 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Lake Mead National Recreation, Arizona - unidentified case UP12252 View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 79%180 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Henderson, Nevada
UP135976 • Found Nov 17, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'7"–5'8"
76%Possible
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada - unidentified case UP50658
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP50658 • Found Mar 29, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 52%6'0" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 26%210 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
John Doe — Commerce, California
UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 52%227 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Garnet, Nevada
UP6733 • Found Nov 22, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 35–65 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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